Daycare Cost in Washington DC
Average childcare prices across 6 counties in the Washington DC metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Washington DC, center-based infant care averages $19,537/year while family childcare averages $14,679/year — a difference of $4,858.
Affordability
Daycare in Washington DC costs 15% of the area median household income ($127,344). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs District of Columbia state average: Center-based infant care in Washington DC is $5,943 less than the statewide average of $25,480/year.
Cost Range Across Washington DC
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $25,480 | $23,431 | $20,410 | $20,800 | +$5,943 |
| Montgomery County | $21,533 | $17,457 | $17,457 | $14,957 | +$1,996 |
| Loudoun County | $19,027 | $16,359 | $17,420 | $14,591 | $510 less |
| Fairfax County | $17,959 | $14,996 | $15,970 | $13,527 | $1,578 less |
| Prince George's County | $17,024 | $12,001 | $12,001 | $12,525 | $2,513 less |
| Prince William County | $16,199 | $13,036 | $13,881 | $11,673 | $3,338 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $19,537 | $1,628 | $376 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $16,213 | $1,351 | $312 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $16,190 | $1,349 | $311 |
| Family Infant | $14,679 | $1,223 | $282 |
| Family Toddler | $13,510 | $1,126 | $260 |
| Family Preschool | $13,184 | $1,099 | $254 |
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